Bibliograph

Civil War torpedoes and the global development of landmine warfare, Earl J. Hess

Type

Label

Civil War torpedoes and the global development of landmine warfare, Earl J. Hess

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Civil War torpedoes and the global development of landmine warfare

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1343196892

Responsibility statement

Earl J. Hess

Series statement

War and society

Summary

"A unique recounting of the Confederate use of landmines during the American Civil War. Hess uses multiple archival sources to tell a compelling narrative that stresses not only the tactical and technological challenges but also considers the moral stigma attached to this new weapon of war"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Before the War -- Lexington, Port Royal, Columbus -- Yorktown -- Vicksburg, Port Hudson, Jackson -- Battery Wagner, Fort Esperanza -- Sheridan's Raid, Petersburg -- March to the Sea, Pooler Station, Fort McAllister -- Fort Fisher, Sister's Ferry, Carolinas -- Mobile -- Attacking Communications -- Developments in the United States after the Civil War -- Global Developments after the Civil War

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